Between Trump and Kim: Navigating Unpredictable Escalations
As US President Trump prepares for crisis bargaining with North Korea’s Kim Jung-un, he will need to understand the vital difference between genuinely cost-effective intellectual foundations of an inevitable escalation, and plainly shallow “fire and fury” bellicosity.
Egypt, America’s Ally in the Larger War
Egypt’s President al-Sisi is willing to do what President Trump is willing to do – put its military where its strategic interests are.
Obama Chose Dishonor, and Israel Will Have War
The nuclear agreement—misleadingly presented to the world as the lesser of evils—allowed Iran to grow rich and expand its influence in the region. Now, Tehran is taking over Syria, and the distant enemy is coming closer to Israel.
Who’s Up and Who’s Down in the Middle East
Adopting such a perspective on outsiders, and in view of the deep crisis in the Arab world, it stands to reason that the relations between Iran and Turkey will be a key factor in designing the future trends in the region.
Teheran Triumphant in Syria?
A flurry of diplomatic activity is currently taking place in the Syrian and Iraqi arenas.
“Israel Won’t Exist in 25 Years”
The new chief said that should any country attempt to wage war against Iran, “Iran will be the one that will design the outcome.”
Iran vs. Turkey, the MidEast’s Perpetual Rivalry
Tehran and Ankara will probably soon turn against each other and with renewed vigor continue their perpetual rivalry.
The Deed Belongs to Israel – Not Islam
The Temple Mount is the focus of a greater battle than meets the eye.
The Hajj and the Struggle For Islamic Leadership
The annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca symbolizes much more than the desire of the worshipers to be closer to Allah.
Trump and the Jews
But at least he is using his mouth to sound the battle cry. For this, he should be applauded by Israelis and American Jews alike.